The world of Pandora is about to expand once more. James Cameron has unveiled new concept art for his upcoming film, ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash,’ the third installment in the beloved ‘Avatar’ franchise, with Disney setting its release for December 19, 2025.
This sneak peek into Pandora’s evolving world gives fans a glimpse of its stunning landscapes, mystical creatures, and the new Na’vi tribes that will add even more depth to the ‘Avatar’ saga.
The recently revealed concept art, shared widely across social media, showcases breathtaking illustrations by artists Dylan Cole, Steve Messing, and Zachary Berger. One of the standout pieces by Cole captures a serene moment familiar to fans of ‘Avatar: The Way of Water,’ as the Na’vi gather around a glowing bioluminescent spot in the ocean alongside the Tulkun, the whale-like creatures introduced in the previous film.
In another of Cole’s illustrations, we see two Na’vi figures standing by a vibrant, alien ocean sunset, pointing to an awe-inspiring sight in the sky: giant hot-air balloons with fleshy, wing-like structures that float effortlessly through the atmosphere, casting an ethereal glow over the cliff-lined horizon.
Steve Messing’s contributions add a darker, more mysterious touch to the new vision of Pandora. His concept art introduces the “Ash People,” a new Na’vi tribe with a distinctly different way of life. One piece depicts members of this tribe escorting a prisoner to their cliffside village, hinting at tensions and potential conflicts in the storyline.
Zachary Berger’s work brings in a thrilling, high-flying scene, featuring a Na’vi character donning a new, elaborate headpiece while riding a creature with sharp, feathered wings—similar to the banshees seen in the first ‘Avatar’ film.
In a recent interview, James Cameron hinted that ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ will introduce more of Pandora’s diverse tribes, marking another step in the franchise’s exploration of different Na’vi cultures. “We met the Omaticaya, we met the Metkayina, and you’re going to meet two new cultures in the next film,” he said.
He also teased the symbolic role of fire, a theme woven into the upcoming story. “Fire has a symbolic purpose in the film, and there’s a culture that is specifically around that concept.”